State Looks At Twice-A-Month Food Stamps (ClickOnDetroit)

Italy: New stamps to feature figures from Sardinian foklore (AKI) – Two characters from Sardinian folklore feature in a new series of stamps to be issued in Italy on Thursday. The ancient Sardinian folklore figures Issohadores and Mamuthones (photo) are the protagonists of an ancient ritual that takes in January each year in Mamadoia, central…

USPS: Price of stamps set to increase SundayHawaii News NowThe price of First-Class Mail Forever Stamps will climb from 49 to 50 cents. Postcards will climb from 34 to 35 cents and metered letters will climb from 46 to 47 cents. (Source: Jordan Smith/RNN). (RNN) – Load up on your stamps. Come Sunday, certain …and…

Volusia firefighter's wife charged after investigators say she lied for food stampsDaytona Beach News-JournalThe wife of a Volusia County fire lieutenant is facing felony charges after state officials accused her of lying to get food stamps. Amanda Marns, 36, the spouse of Lt. Carl Cusamano, a Volusia County Fire Services employee, was charged with public ……

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Ogdensburg farmers market hopes to add food stamp incentiveWatertownDailyTimes.comOGDENSBURG — The GreenMarket farmers market is hoping to be included next year in a program that will see food stamp spending rewarded and encouraged. Sandra M. Porter, executive director of the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, which … More: continued here

The number of Americans on food stamps hit a record high in June, and economists don't expect much improvement as long as unemployment remains high. Those receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program numbered 46.37 million, the government announced in a report that hit just days ahead of the monthly nonfarm payrolls report, which…